Emer Roche

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Emer has over 10 years experience working for Irish magazines, supplements, websites and creative agencies. She’s written features for U Magazine, Image Magazine and theheyday.ie, across a range of subjects such as women’s interest, travel, culture, news and interviews. She also has a portfolio of commercial writing for creative agencies, such as RTE.ie and Originate Creative. Emer is a Dublin native with part of her heart in Ardmore, County Waterford. She lives in Dublin 7 with her husband, two kids, dog and cat.

Almost 40,000 Passengers to Fly Out of Shannon Airport this Bank Holiday Weekend

Almost 40,000 people are expected to travel through Shannon Airport this August Bank Holiday weekend as the airport is set to enjoy a bounce back. This...

ITAA Results Show a Steady Increase in Spring Bookings for 2022

The Irish Travel Agents Association’s (ITAA) latest quarterly members survey reveals that over 10% of travel agents experienced an increase in bookings in the...

American Idol Star Set to Shimmy Aboard Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the cast of its highly-anticipated headlining show, "Summer: The Donna Summer Musical," premiering aboard the all-new Norwegian Prima this August. Kimberly Locke...

Further Expansion by Brooklyn Travel into Irish Villa Holiday Market

Brooklyn Travel has acquired Ireland’s leading overseas holiday villa specialists, Private Villas and Holiday Homes Direct. This is the Glasgow-based group’s second acquisition in...

Malta Drops Covid Entry Rules for All Travellers

The Maltese authorities have announced that starting from today, the country will no longer keep covid-19 entry restrictions in place. This means that all travellers...

Further Expansion by Brooklyn Travel into Irish Villa Holiday Market

Brooklyn Travel has acquired Ireland’s leading overseas holiday villa specialists, Private Villas and Holiday Homes Direct. This is the Glasgow-based group’s second acquisition in...

Travel Centres’ Conference to Roar into the 1920s with a ‘Gatsby-style’ Gala

Travel Centres’ have announced that their conference this year takes place on Saturday, 12th November at the Killashee House Hotel, Naas. Known for their...

Belgian Company ‘Slow Cabins’ Launches at Secret Locations in Ireland

A short break concept company named, Slow Cabins is arriving in Ireland this August, creating a unique 'off the grid' holiday experience. The Belgian company...

Flight Delayed? These are the 10 Best European Airports to Get Stuck In!

Travel delays and cancellations have brought a sense of dread to all travellers this summer, but there are some airports you might not mind...

Walt Disney World Announces Magicband+ Launch Date

Walt Disney World has announced it will launch its new wristband, Magicband+ on 27 July. This new product promises to enhance guests' experiences at the...

16 Italian Cities on Red Alert as Heatwave Peaks

Italy has been given red extreme heat warnings for 16 cities throughout the country, as it experienced the hottest day of the current heatwave...

Virgin Atlantic Won’t Resume Flights to Hong Kong Until March 2023

Virgin Atlantic has suspended its flights from London to Hong Kong by a further seven months due to 'ongoing operational difficulties'. The carrier had...

Etihad Launches Exclusive Seat Sale to Celebrate 15 Years in Ireland

Etihad has announced an exclusive seat sale – solely for Ireland – as part of its ongoing celebrations around the 15th anniversary of its first...

There’s a Secret Gossip Girl Tour in NYC- Shhhh!

While (almost) everyone has heard of the 'Sex and the City' New York City tours, a secret 'Gossip Girl' tour flies under the radar....

Report Finds Travellers are Willing to Pay More for Inclusivity

As the travel industry continues to rebuild, there is an opportunity to reimagine a world where everyone is welcomed equally and differences are celebrated,...

Younger People Starting to Use Travel Agents

A survey by Advantage Travel Partnership in the UK has found that the vast majority of travel agents are attracting new customers. It seems...

Random Covid Testing Begins at Canadian Airports

Random, mandatory covid testing for international travellers began at four Canadian airports yesterday. The government maintains that random testing for air travellers is needed to...

Tourism Ireland Welcomes California Legislative Irish Caucus to Ireland

Members of the Irish Caucus of the California State Legislature are visiting Ireland this week. Tourism Ireland welcomed the group to Ireland, at a...

Heat Closes Luton Airport Causing Ryanair Diversions

Flights, including several Ryanair routes, were suspended at Luton Airport yesterday due to a runway defect caused by Monday’s high temperatures. While there were four flights to...

Tour the Prison Where ”’The Shawshank Redemption” Was Filmed

Constantly topping the list of people's favourite movies ever, now super-fans of ''The Shawshank Redemption'' can tour the prison drama's filming locations in northern...

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